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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 182.98 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 182.98 and 53.51 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 182.98 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/182.98 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 182.98 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 9,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791.59/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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